Dont dismiss sexism when you see it

Sexist comments and situations are all around us, and should be pointed out to younger girls who may not be able to tell the difference between jokes and reality. If, for example, a TV show is parodying a sexist situation, your daughter may be too young to understand that its just for laughs, says Sluss. Take time to explain what she saw. And be sure not to let real-life examples of sexism go unexplained. Put a positive spin on them, says Sluss. If someone in her class tells her, you cant be president because girls cant be president, you can say, he shouldnt have said that, because women can be presidentit just hasnt happened yet.

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